Readings:
I Chronicles 14
Acts 8:26-40
Focus:
Acts 8:36b:"'Look,' said the eunuch, 'here is water: what is to prevent my being baptized?'"
The Ethiopian eunuch in this passage, a high official of Ethiopia, wanted to understand what he was reading by the prophet Isaiah. When Philip came along and offered to explain it, the official was ready to listen. And when he heard what Philip had to say about Jesus, the Ethiopian official's response was basically to say, as soon as they came to some water, "This is great! Baptize me now!"
He didn't want to wait a minute longer than he had to, in order to belong to Christ. He was thrilled with everything that God had to offer him and to do through him. He was ready to commit his life.
What a great response! Whether we have long been committed to Christ, or are just beginning, may this be our response as well--to give ourselves fully and immediately to God.
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